I use E45 hydrocortisone cream. My lifes a misery at this time of year, I daredn't go in the garden! I've tried everything going and nothing works to deter them. And how come they always go for your bra and knicker lines?
We have a huge problem with midges, in Scotland they wear boots and have the teeth of pyrana. One day one of our dogs came in with massive lumps all over his body due to bites, his fur was stood on end. We had to take him to the vet to get a shot.